Marriott’s 2,700-room Saudi expansion across Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah signals a decisive shift toward mid-market growth, backing Vision 2030’s push to turn the kingdom into a diversified tourism powerhouse.
The United States’ sudden suspension of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries is disrupting family reunifications, reshaping global migration routes and injecting fresh uncertainty into travel plans ahead of major sporting events.
Spirit Airlines pilots are urging bondholders like Citadel to keep crucial bankruptcy financing flowing, warning that pulling support could destroy South Florida’s hometown carrier and raise leisure fares nationwide.
Etihad flight EY416’s emergency declaration near Phuket after sudden turbulence on January 14, 2026, ended safely, highlighting robust airport preparedness, modern turbulence risks and why passengers should keep seat belts fastened.
Heathrow’s March 21, 2025 power cut stranded 291,000 passengers, but UK rules mean most will miss £520 cash compensation, although strong rights remain for refunds, rerouting and duty of care.
Air Canada is under scrutiny after a trapped ground worker’s screams from Flight AC1502’s cargo hold sparked a passenger 911 call, flight cancellation and new questions over ramp safety protocols.
Air Canada’s 24-hour delay compensation order spotlights tougher Canadian passenger rights rules, signaling higher payouts, stricter documentation demands, and stronger legal backing for travelers challenging disruption excuses.
South Africa faces peak-season flight chaos as air traffic limits, storms and Limpopo floods disrupt routes via Johannesburg, Cape Town and Hoedspruit, stranding safari tourists and forcing tour operators to rework itineraries.
Discover four emerging “second beaches” from Australia to Trinidad where wild coastlines, sea turtles and quieter sands are reshaping 2020s beach travel around ecology, local culture and crowd free escapes.
Rossiya Airlines and UTair cancellations are crippling winter travel across Moscow and St. Petersburg, with 26 flights scrapped, widespread delays, and stranded passengers testing Russia’s already strained domestic aviation network.
